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L-(+)-Lactic acid, ca 85-90% aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burn injury. It is used in the agricultural, chemical, leather processing, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries, used as an electroplating agent, food/feed additive, pH regulator, cleaning/washing agent, and tanning agent; used to flavor animal feeds; used as a solvent and intermediate in chemical production, as a pH regulator in fabric finishing, and in paints, coatings, soaps, and cleaning products; used to make large scale and fine chemicals, pulp-paper-paper products, food products, and plastic products, in mining, health services, agriculture-forestry-fishing, and building and construction work.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burn injury. It is used in the agricultural, chemical, leather processing, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries, used as an electroplating agent, food/feed additive, pH regulator, cleaning/washing agent, disinfectant, and tanning agent; used to flavor animal feeds; used as a solvent and intermediate in chemical production, as a pH regulator in fabric finishing, and in paints, coatings, soaps, and cleaning products; used to make large scale and fine chemicals, pulp-paper-paper products, food products, and plastic products, in mining, health services, agriculture-forestry-fishing, and building and construction work.
Solubility
Fully miscible in water. Soluble in water.
Notes
Store away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
Specifications
pH
2.8
Melting Point
18°C
Beilstein
1720251
Merck Index
145337
Solubility Information
Fully miscible in water. Soluble in water.
Formula Weight
90.08
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components)
≈85 to 90% aq. Soln.
Density
1.209
Quantity
100 g
Flash Point
>110°C (230°F)
Hazard Category
H315-H318
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H318-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P310-P332+P313-P362
EINECSNumber
201-196-2
RTECSNumber
OD3100000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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